A Country Girl in the City

For Spring Break, I visited New York City with a group of UT students. We attended a UT NYC Seminar organized by the Texas Exes. I was part of the PR track and visited many prominent companies. This trip was so amazing and  I have learned so much about the industry, the life in New York, the difference and how expensive can be.

I grew up in a really small city with only 16 streets, with little tall buildings to no skyscrapers. Colon City is just completely different to New York City! Before going to New York, I have heard many things about the city. I would like to share this with everyone. 

#1 People are mean 

It is true that they are not as charismatic as Texans but they still care about each other. When I was lost in the subway, I asked people for directions and they helped me! They didn't ignore me. When I was struggling with my luggages, a guy came and helped me! 

#2 Subways are crazy 

It is true that taking the subway can be confusing. If you take the wrong train, you can end up in somewhere pretty scary. There's free wifi in each station but it is still hard to use the phone's GPS. When my phone died, I was freaking out and had to ask people for directions. After getting lost once, I have decided to spend around 15 minutes analyzing the subway routes. 

#3 Everything is expensive

Well, everything is more expensive compared to Texas. But your salary is higher! If you decides to live in Manhattan, it can get pretty expensive. But there are more reasonable apartments in Brooklyn! 

#4 Everyone can get a job 

Well, everyone in NY is more ambitious and dedicated! That's why they are so successful and get a job. There's no free lunch. 

#5 There is always something fun to do! 

I stayed in NYC for only 6 days and every night was fun. There's so much to do from watching a show, to drinking at a secret bar, to shopping, to exploring the city, etc. 

#6 Everyone takes the Cab

I didn't take the cab once except coming from the airport to the hotel and going back. My main way to commute was taking the subway.

Overall, my experience in New York was amazing! I saw snow the first time in my life! Well, according to my friends, it wasn't really snowing but rather sleeting. 

After the seminar ended, me and my friend have decided to stay an extra day to explore around. We went to Soho to get Macarons, had lunch at Little Italy, visited the Top of the Rock, explored Central Park, took pictures around the Rockefeller Center and had dinner at Ninja New York!